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Navya Raj

Navya Raj

Architect | Architectural Journalist

Pune, Maharashtra, India
Joined April 2026
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Summary

Architectural writer and critic: Navya contributes feature articles and reviews to Insite.Design.Magazine, writing on topics ranging from residential architecture and lighting design to art and sustainability. insiteindia+1
Emerging practitioner with studio and agency experience: she has completed internships at established Mumbai practices (Architect Hafeez Contractor, Artcon Design Consultants) and a short summer placement with MMRDA, gaining practical exposure to architectural and urban projects.
Pursuing advanced urban studies while grounded in architectural training: Navya holds a B.Arch from MIT ADT University (2019–2024) and is enrolled in an M. Planning program at COEP Technological University (2024–2026), demonstrating a move toward city/urban, community and regional planning. ac+1
Visual-maker and curator: beyond professional writing and studio work, Navya curates and shares visual art inspirations (canvas, watercolour and illustration) on social platforms, indicating an ongoing personal practice in visual arts. pinterest+1

Work

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The Light Sculptor | How Vibhor Sogani Creates Stories with Illumination

April 1, 2025

Profile piece on lighting designer Vibhor Sogani, examining his use of light as a medium and the studio's approach to sculptural lighting installations.

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Blueprints of Elegance | Residential Designs from LDA, Pune

February 1, 2025

Feature article profiling Lovekar Design Associates and their residential design approach, exploring the interplay of client needs, site context and collaborative design.

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Navigating The Cosmic Canvas | A Review of Arvind Sundar's 'Cosmos'

December 1, 2024

Art review of Arvind Sundar's exhibition 'Cosmos,' discussing transitions from two-dimensional work to three-dimensional sculpture and the role of sacred geometry.

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Life In Dots | Rupali Thombare's Exploration of Self and the Universe

January 1, 2024

Profile and feature on calligraphy artist Rupali Thombare and her dot-based artwork practice.

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Hobbies

Curating canvas and watercolor art inspirations on Pinterest. pinterest